Lothians Chess Congress

7 to 8 January 2006

by Hugh Flockhart  

Prizewinners

Championship 1st Keith Ruxton (Sandy Bell's) 5/5

(Keith wins the Smerdon Cup)

2nd Andrew Green (Edinburgh) 4/5

3rd Alan Tate (Wandering Dragons) 3½/5

(All three above qualify for the East of Scotland Championship)

 

Stars-barred 1st = Ian MacGregor (Bearsden), Richard Wiltshire (Bearsden) 4/5

 

Major 1st = Tony Roberts (Lasswade), Stephen Rettie (Phones), John McBride (England), William Hynd (Gorgie Dalry), Sam Phillips (Bishopbriggs) 4/5

Grading Prize Gerry Brown (Edinburgh Civil Service) 3½/5

Minor 1st = David Cubitt (Wandering Dragons), Mike Scott (James Gillespie's PS), Michael Timms (Corstorphine) 4/5

Knights 1st James Montgomery (Bankton) 4½/5

2nd Shaughan Harward Sandy Bell's 4/5

 

Junior Prizes - Daniel Rocks (Bearsden) 3/5

(grading limit 1000) Angus Taylor (South Morningside)

Giant Killing Prize Caitlin McCulloch (Giffnock) (553 points difference)